The Old Dairy

After the initial hiccup with the booking all went well and in view of the extreme heat we really appreciated the lovely garden.

A lovely cottage situated in a beautiful garden which our little dog enjoyed.

and up a long drive. We had a cold spell and it was not too warm as we could not work out the central heating in the absence of any instructions. Plenty of interesting places to visit and walk the dog. We were sorry to leave as the weather perked up by the end of the week. David, Celia and Molly.

The Old Dairy is an excellent cottage in a superb location which we thoroughly enjoyed.

The cottage was well presented, well equipped, clean throughout and comfortable. There are gardens at the front and rear which are secure. The front garden is a decent size, the rear garden is large with plenty of space for our dog to have a good run around and both are well maintained. And then there are the views. The cottage is an ideal base just a few minutes out from Thirsk centre with plenty of places to visit and the East Coast isn’t that far away. We would recommend this cottage to anyone.

If you want a relaxing break in the countryside then this is the property for you.

Absolutely stunning surroundings and views. The bungalow was clean, tidy and has lovely decor and niknaks around the place. Would highly recommend this property and to be honest was sad to leave. The only negative is that we weren't aware of the internal step down to 2nd bedroom and bathroom. My mum is 87 and she had a bit of an issue.

First class, well equipped cottage, peaceful and tranquil.

Beautiful cottage a perfect home from home.

Everything you need for a weeks stay and more. Walks from the door for our dog. Lovely garden to sit in and enjoy the views. Will definitely be back for another stay. Karen, Andy & Skye

The old dairy is in a stunning setting.

So peaceful and fabulous for long walks with the dog. The cottage is spotlessly clean and absolutely beautiful. Really appreciated having a washing machine after muddy walks.

The property was in good order and clean, with all the utensils that would be needed, a couple of minor gripes though, some of the roasting tins were peeling the protective coating, some radiators required bleeding and maybe a mop for the floors when cleaning.

We could not find an information pack about the cottage, where to dispose of rubbish and recycling and a contact for the owner if needed for any issues.(We did contact the number in the booking app which went to voicemail but we had no acknowledgement of our call) Overall we had a fantastic break at The Old Dairy so much so we have booked for next year.

I booked this holiday break as a gift for my parents, and it honestly couldn’t have been more perfect.

Seeing how happy and relaxed they were afterwards meant the world to me. From the moment they arrived, they felt completely welcomed. The accommodation was absolutely beautiful—spotlessly clean, cosy, and so thoughtfully prepared. Every little detail made it feel warm and special, like a true home away from home. What really made the stay unforgettable, though, were the hosts. They were incredibly kind, friendly, and genuinely caring. Nothing was too much trouble, and they went out of their way to make sure my parents were comfortable and enjoying every moment of their stay. That level of hospitality is rare and it made such a difference. The setting was peaceful and perfect for a relaxing escape, exactly what my parents needed. They came back refreshed, smiling, and full of stories about how lovely everything was. I’m truly grateful to the hosts for creating such a wonderful experience for them. It’s such a special feeling knowing you’ve given your parents a gift they’ll remember so fondly. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this place to anyone looking for a warm, welcoming, and memorable holiday break.

As lovely as ever.

This is our third stay at the Old Dairy. The cottage is a delight. Just booked again for next year.

We had such a lovely time at the Old Dairy!

It was a cosy place to stay - particularly playing board games in front of the fire with some music on. Plenty of stunning walks nearby, as well as a lovely restaurant - previous reviews are correct, the pies were excellent! We loved our time here and would recommend it wholeheartedly :)

A Yorkshire Delight (The Old Dairy) “This cosy little cottage, has everything that we desire, especially spending those chilly nights, snuggled by the roaring log fire.

Our lovely meal in The Carpenters Arms, was definitely worth the price, the chicken leek pies with extra yummy gravy, Mmm…so very, very nice. Also the festive Christmas lights in the local towns, Oh what beautiful sights! Celebrating our 55th wedding anniversary, we’ve had such a wonderfully happy time, but I could go on, and on forever, putting words into lovely rhyme.” Thank you Natasha, and Will… From Mary, and Frank…

We have stayed at the old dairy several times now and it is lovely, home from home.

A fantastic property with everything you need.

Great location for exploring the area.

A wow factor when entering this beautiful cottage.

Immaculate, cosy, beautifully decorated and very spacious. Every room well thought out, bathroom fabulous. I have never use a log burner before and had to give it a try, easy instructions and it was perfect in the setting. Would loved to have stayed longer. We also needed a secure place for my daughters dog and it was perfect. Both front and back gardens very secure and private. Scenery stunning and so close for a few walks. Amazing place.

What an amazing place , immaculately clean inside and outdoors , excellent Decor and facilities.

Set in beautiful surroundings, we couldn’t fault anything, we had such a lovely relaxing stay , cozy log fire , comfy beds , and such a lovely touch the Prosecco and goodies a big Thank you

Another wonderful stay.

Lovely relaxing walks around the area and the property was comfortable and warm to come back to in the evening and sit in front of that wonderful fire. Thank you again.

The Dairy Inn saved our holiday!

After a horrendous first night in original accommodation (dirty, no hot water etc) we booked the Dairy. We should have booked it first! Great central location, lovely surrounding, clean and perfect for our wee family. Have booked again for next year!

We really enjoy staying at The Old Dairy, it is perfect for us and our dog, Gordie, with it being all on one level and having fully enclosed front and rear garden areas.

The minute you enter the long private driveway everywhere is beautifully maintained and the property setting is private and peaceful - away from the madding crowds.

Fantastic property, beautiful setting, dog friendly, secure garden, lovely views, peace and tranquility.

Couldn’t want for anything more.

Absolutely beautiful property.

A little hard to find. We ended up ringing the owner for directions as the satnav kept taking us somewhere different. The owner actually gave us a different postcode so not sure why this isn't on the booking details. Once we eventually found the property, we were delighted. So much love and care has been poured into this converted barn and it shows. Everything inside was of the highest quality. Great that it was all on one level. Lovely little extras such as a bottle of prosecco in the fridge with a little jug of milk, a packet of nice quality biscuits, 6 fresh eggs, lots of condiments in the cupboard, salt, pepper, sauce, vinegar, chutney, etc. 4 toilet rolls, kitchen roll. The kitchen was well equipped with crockery and utensils and has a dishwasher. There is a washing machine, drier, iron and ironong board in a storage cupboard near the bathroom. A beautiful, comfy lounge with a double sided log burner. Even logs, kindle etc are all provided, though we didn't need it as we were blessed with good weather. 2 luxurious bedrooms with the most comfortable beds and a gorgeous bathroom with 2 sinks, separate walk in shower and a freestanding bath. Plenty of lovely soft towels. The gardens front and rear are stunning. The back garden is just beautiful with an amazing backdrop. It's large with a 6 person patio set. We spent most of our time sat out here and watched an amazing sunset one evening. The WiFi is pretty poor as for some reason, the router is in the master bedroom right at the back of the barn so if you are in the kitchen, or even sometimes the living room, there was no Internet. We bought an extender and plugged it in the living room. There's not much around in the near vicinity and the only pub is derelict. Would have been nice to have just a little bit more nearby like a local shop, pub, restaurant. That being said, Thirsk is just under 5 miles away and is a lovely little town with a Lidl, Aldi and Tesco. We stocked up for the week and did little other than relax and chill. Apparently there are some lovely walks around but we were happy sitting in the garden or walking down the lane and back. Lots of wildlife plus the usual sheep, cows, horses and hens. Overall a beautiful, serene, spacious cottage with all the home comforts, lush gardens, modern, clean and well cared for.

Great stay, peace and quiet with pitch black nights.

Well thought out garden really dog friendly.

The Old Dairy is a must visit.

It is well equipped, tastly decorated, has beautiful features and in a stunning location. We enjoyed our visit and would definitely return. Highly recommend

Absolutely perfect!

!! Can 100% recommend this cottage The extra touches are fantastic the eggs, left bottle of prosecco+ milk in the fridge Extremely dog friendly The beds are so comfortable The facility are great The views from the garden are stunning you really feel like you are in the middle of nowhere Dog walks nearby Can recommend Cod beck reservoir if your dog loves swimming 25min drive

The property and its location are excellent, the only minor issues we had were as follows: The shower is fabulous but there is no where other than the floor to put your shower gel, shampoo and conditioner.

We noted in the visitors book that some people had eggs left for them, we didn’t, was this an oversight. Apart from those minor issues everything was great, in fact we are booked in for 2 weeks in August and we are really looking forward to it.

Perfect cottage, very well equipped and super clean.

The garden area and view is just fabulous. I have already recommended to friends and would definitely book here again.

Such a wonderful place, our 2nd visit, never fails to please us.

Cannot recommend The Old Dairy enough, it was very comfortable indeed.

The surroundings are beautiful, loved the horses and chickens that visited us. Although it was chilly the log burner kept us warm and cozy.

We had a wonderful stay here at The Old Dairy.

The property is lovely - clean, tidy and has everything you could possibly need. In a lovely location. The bottle of fizz and mince pies that we received on arrival was a lovely gesture that was enjoyed by all.

The Old Dairy is one of the best holiday cottages we have stayed in and we have stayed in a lot all around the UK!

Exactly what we wanted, spotlessly clean, comfortable and perfect for our little dog too! Really quiet and peaceful with lovely view from the garden.. We are booking again for next year !

Lovely cottage and location, very clean and well maintained.

A lot of thought has gone into every detail, home from home. Loved every minute of our stay and have booked again to come back for longer in the summer.

We had a really lovely stay at the old dairy.

Very clean, comfy beds, amazing bath and everything you need. The decor is perfect and the surroundings are wonderful perfectly peaceful and stunning views. We will definitely be booking again.

Brilliant stay, very welcoming hosts.

Really appreciated the little touches. Hope to return in future!

Our first trip to Yorkshire, a wonderful place to visit.

The cottage is gorgeous, well equipped with everything you could need. The lovely garden was enjoyed by us all in the September sunshine. Ideal location with walks on the doorstep and many places to explore with our energetic spaniels, we may have actually worn them out! Old Dairy Cottage is a place we would like to return to. Great week had by all.

Perfect for a relaxing break would definitely book again, very clean with everything you need.

Owner has thought of everything, we loved blue tooth mirror music while you have a bath. Dogs loved the garden plenty of room for them to run around. Only little downside is the WiFi needs a booster in the kitchen as it only works in the bedroom, when we needed to plan our days out we had to sit in the bedroom, on a plus note we spent less time on our devices.

Very nice clean and comfortable cottage.

It is in a very nice area of Yorkshire, with plenty of interesting walks. It is very peaceful, no sound of any traffic, just the sound of peace and quiet, the wind blowing through the surrounding trees and the odd sheep making gentle noises. Highly recommended.

Spent a lovely 5 days in this well appointed, luxury cottage.

Quality fixtures and fittings, stunning gardens, a real home from home. The whole place was spotless. I’d love to know why the bathroom beeped twice when you enter but it remains a mystery. If you want a quiet, relaxing , holiday, this is the place. Tesco, Aldi, Lidl and Thirsk are all around 15 minutes, if that, by car. Lots of sheep and horses around. We loved it.

This is an excellent cottage, the welcome pack was rather basic, a bottle of Cava, small packet of biscuits and a small jug of milk.

An extra toilet roll would have been good. Difficult to find initially but once discovered it is in a lovely location. We will come again.

It was a little tricky to find buy boy when we did, just idyllic in setting, beautifully appointed & blissfully quiet.

Birdsong all round, country walks, magnificent view. Smashing, secure for dogs garden front and back. We didnt want to leave - thank you Sykes for being an excellent company and thank you the Old Dairy for a lovely stay.

Lovely cottage, we really enjoyed our holiday and the owners very helpful and friendly, would recommend very highly, would like to come back.

Jenny and liz.

Beautiful cottage in a beautiful peaceful location but close enough to go out exploring the lovely local area.

It had everything we needed to make for a relaxing break. The large enclosed garden was fantastic for the dogs and a real bonus.

Lovely setting , cottage was very clean and comfortable one of the nicest cottages we have stayed in would definitely book again.

All I can say what a wonderful property.

Comfortable and cosy all you need also the garden was beautiful sitting out in the evening enjoying the views with the bottle of prosecco that was kindly given in our welcome pack. Thank you. This property is now one of our favourites would highly recommend it.

We had a great time at the Old Dairy we were grateful for the tea coffee milk and biscuits.

Loved the wine and fresh eggs provided. lovely front and back gardens for the dogs . lots of useful information on the notice board and loved the walk from the cottage around to the Lake. Great Area to explore lots of lovely views from your front door . Joined English Heritage .And Had visited Rievaulx Abbey Helmsley Castle Whitby Abbey & Mount Grace Priory.All welcome Doggies .we will gladly go back

We, like others, loved the cottage- a beautifully converted stone barn set with a lovely sun trap front garden & a well planted mature back garden both are securely surrounded with wooden fence & hedging along with cattle wire fencing.

Our two Labradors loved it, room to run around & secure. As others mentioned- yes the metal gates (4 in total) are of a wider gap design- 100mm/4” between bars so owners of smaller dogs would need to monitor at all times! Quality of fittings is great - particularly the bathroom & kitchen as well as the bedrooms. Everything you’ll need is there, they even swapped the Prosecco for white wine in the welcome package as we don’t drink fizzy! Bath was, shower was spot on & a great Bluetooth HIB mirror in there too to allow you to play music off your phone should you want. Our only negative was the height of the tv in the lounge - it’s set too high up on the wall in a smallish room with a chesterfield type of settee so you end up looking up with no neck support- we found this very uncomfortable! Had it been on the side unit it would have been fine & we found that if we had been a party of 4 it would have been a little tight in the lounge together if all adults. But the rest of the cottage is more than capable of catering for four. Beware the very muddy track up & around to Gormire lake, great once you get there but the fields tend to hold the rain along the tracks - wellies are a must as it’s VERY muddy as the guide on the kitchen notice board says. The Wi-Fi issues stated in other reviews seems to have been sorted- we had adequate service throughout although conflicting info on notice board to connect- one said ‘The Old Dairy’ for the network & ‘DAIRY’ and *** as the password Another was same network with moonstone as password! We found the only network was ‘DAIRY’ & password to be ‘Dairy’ plus the last bit stated

Recently had a 4 night stay at The Old Dairy - lovely cottage in superb location surrounded by beautiful countryside .

Great walks directly from the door and very peaceful. The cottage was warm and comfortable , beautifully decorated with everything you could need. We did struggle with the WiFi unfortunately .Excellent in the main bedroom where the hub is situated but kept losing connection in living/dining / kitchen area. However no doubt this could be easily rectified with a couple of plug in boosters maybe ? The gardens are beautiful and although fully fenced at rear if you have a small or “slim” dog (we have a young Whippet) they can fit through the gaps between the bars in the gates. Despite those 2 points we Still rate this lovely property as 5 stars and look forward to staying there again later in the year as we enjoyed it so much.

The Old Dairy was beautiful and set in amazing surroundings with lovely gardens, loved saying hello to the lambs and nearby horses too.

Chilled and relaxing break. All the home comforts and excellent attention to detail.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the Old Dairy, it is beautifully furnished and decorated to a high standard .

The location was good and a very pretty area. Quite central for visiting other areas. If there is one comment it would be the cottage could do with a few more baking trays/tins, but that is a minor point, other than that it was perfect.

Superb property in peaceful location, everything needed for us to enjoy a relaxing week.

Had such a lovey break, The Old Dairy is faultless, every home comfort that we needed.

Would recommend. Caroline

Lovely well appointed property in great location, outside areas near and tidy and obviously maintained with care.

A lovely cottage, fantastic position with lovely gardens and views over open countryside.

Fabulous decor, very well equipped. Lovely extras and welcome gifts. We'll definitely be booking again.

As fairly experienced holiday cottage bookers, we know the drill is to leave it as you find it.

But this was very difficult with the Old Dairy as everything was simply perfect! The fresh flowers, tea and biscuits and cute jug of milk plus bottle of Prosecco on arrival was just lovely, thank you. The luxury bath and gorgeous fire were our favourite parts. Everything was immaculately clean and tidy and everything you could have needed was available for use. The garden(s) were beautiful- perhaps the only minor I could mention was that our 2 mini sausages were able to escape through the metal fence at the back, but that’s only because they’re too nosey! And we blocked it off so they couldn’t get out. Any dog bigger than a sausage would not have this issue and it is completely secure other than this. It was very quiet and peaceful with walks from the door, plus the many little towns and villages within a half hour / 40 minute drive were lovely. Highly recommend the local national park. We had some lovely views with our walks on the Cleveland Way. Owners did not bother us at all, but had left their number in case we needed them. We didn’t because everything was spot on. Have already recommended this to our friends who will book it for later this year! If you are contemplating booking this cottage, just do it, you will not be disappointed and I would honestly give it 5 big fat stars

A lovely comfortable and stylish holiday home in a peaceful and relaxing location.

A great place to unwind and reconnect with nature. Lots of footpaths and bridleways on the doorstep and close by to explore. A good base for exploring the best of what Yorkshire has to offer. A big thank you to our hosts for welcome gifts. We hope to return again in the future.

Just wow!

We loved this cottage so much that we booked our next visit on our departure date! We travelled from the South West with our dog to visit Yorkshire for 4 nights and this was the perfect location to explore surrounding areas. We arrived in the dark to find the cottage was decorated with a lit Christmas tree and garlands on the fireplace which made it feel super festive. The cottage was extremely clean and modern whilst giving it a countryside feel with the decor which is exactly what we wanted for our accommodation. It felt like home from home. We were delighted to find prosecco, mince pies and fresh flowers on our arrival which was a lovely added touch. The beds we very comfortable and we enjoyed sitting by the fire of an evening whilst playing card games and watching movies under a blanket. On our last night we enjoyed a bubble bath to relax with a glass of wine. The bathroom was always lovely and warm too! Our dog absolutely loved the big enclosed garden we were never worried about letting him out. It was so nice to see the farm animals as we left or came back to the cottage along the long driveway. We even saw an owl sat on the fence which we don't get to see where we live. The area was very peaceful, no disturbances and super dark at night due to no light pollution. It was only a 10 minute drive from Thirsk Town where they had supermarkets and local shops. During our week we visited Helmsley, The White Horse at Sutton Bank and on our last day we drove an hour to Whitby. We wished we stayed longer to explore more. We will 100% be back again, it's the best accommodation we have stayed in and we love Yorkshire, everyone is so friendly and approachable.

We always try to book holiday cottages that feel a little bit special, and the Old Dairy was by far our favourite to date.

Beautifully renovated with thoughtful design choices and quality fixtures. The Bluetooth mirror in the bathroom was fun! It was also spotlessly clean and little touches like Prosecco and fresh eggs were greatly appreciated. The cottage is so warm and cosy. I think really well insulated and with very effective heating. We also loved using the log burner. Our doggo loved the fully enclosed, very private back garden, which was perfectly maintained and had amazing views. If you have a very little dog there may be one spot it could escape, but I’m sure the owners would be quick to offer a temporary solution if requested. On the rare dry mornings we had, we put our coats on and drank our coffees outside just to soak it all in. So peaceful. The location was great too. There are some lovely walks through fields and woodland right on the doorstep. You can even walk all the way to Gormire Lake which I really recommend. Could be very muddy though if it’s been raining for a week so bring good walking boots! You’re also only 40mins - an hour away from York, Harrogate, Whitby (and all the other pretty east coast towns/villages), and walks in the moors. All very doable and scenic drives. I’d also recommend visiting Helmsley. Only 20 mins away and so so pretty. Lots of pubs/cafes and little shops to mooch around. Don’t hesitate to book the Old Dairy - or either of the other two cottages on site! You won’t regret it!

Fabulous place in an idyllic setting.

Very clean & comfortable, well equipped. Natasha was very helpful when I called her with a question, & the little touches make it feel personable. what a great place to stay to enjoy North Yorkshire , walks outside the door & so much to in the area or just chill! Came home feeling like we’d had a proper break & wishing we had stayed longer!! Will definitely be back

Beautiful property, comfortable and decorated/furnished to a high standard with excellent facilities included.

Great base location for exploring North Yorkshire. Thank you for a lovely stay.

Really enjoyed our stay.

The Old Dairy is very cosy and comfortable. Great walking from the door which we enjoyed with our dog. Thanks for a great holiday!

Beautiful cottage, very well equipped and spotless.

Lovely gesture of Prosecco and a jug of milk in the fridge. And a lovely packet of biscuits to have with our first pot of tea. Everything we needed. We had a lovely stay here with my parents and the dogs

This is an extremely comfortable, well-equipped cottage, very tastefully furnished.

Lovely garden with distant views. Highly recommended.

A perfect cottage for a relaxing break within easy reach of some great walking.

Fitted out and furnished to a high standard. Well worth considering for second visit.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay , so much so within hours of being there , we’ve booked a return visit .

The property is so well decorated to a high standard with beautiful art works in a perfect setting . Wonderful walks , quiet and an absolute retreat . Thankyou , look forward to our next stay just before Christmas

Beautiful property amazing setting, everything you could possibly need will certainly come again.

Excellent cottage.

Comfy beds, well equipped kitchen and fabulous garden for humans and dog to enjoy. Lovely walks right on the doorsteps. WiFi only worked in the bedrooms which was fine for the teenager.

Very good , excellent facilities , good location , garden in front and behind.

Would book again.

A luxurious, stylish cottage, with lovely gardens,and fantastic views.

Very private. Champagne, biscuits,milk, eggs on arrival. Could not ask for anything more!